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Rogers Update 3/6/2026
March 8, 2026
Dear Friends,
I continue having conversations with “Jim”, one of the neighbors in our apartment complex. “Jim” tells me that I am his resident expert on God. However, he is very clear that he doesn’t agree with me on most of my responses. He is a good reminder that we don’t talk with people about the Lord because they will agree with us and respond as we think they should! We do it because we care and because God has told us to do so! Jesus is their only hope as they face eternity. Keep praying for “Jim”! God is able to break through when there seems no chance of reaching someone! He has done so before, and He will do so again!
I have been thinking about my future resurrected body that God will give someday. That will be so cool! Perfect hearing, perfect eyesight, a godly brain, and a fantastic spinal column that will never go bad. No shabby workmanship! Designed by God with a warranty that has no expiration date! Can’t wait to take it for a test drive! Still, the body that God has given us now serves a great purpose. God uses its frailty and weakness to accomplish His purpose and put us where He wants us to be. Only God knows how to use this old model T body in the way that enables us to serve Him! How can we not be grateful! I’ll have an eternity to cruise Heaven in the new model, but for now God has given me this time on earth, filled with the adventure of serving Him, and that is way cool!
My latest adventure is the dentist gave me a special mouthwash to help with an infection. It turns out that I had a very serious reaction to the mouthwash! Seriously? Mouthwash?! Why, God? How does this help in serving you? I’m not shot as a martyr or eaten by lions… Instead, I am painfully miserable because of mouthwash! My conversation with the dental hygienist led to a discussion about the God who doesn’t make mistakes. It was a great conversation, and God didn’t make a mistake!
BEM now has a YouTube channel and a Podcast channel. Both are still in development, but you should check them out! I believe God has plans for these two channels that we haven’t even thought of yet. Here are the links:
BEM Podcast
Barnabas Enrichment Ministries - YouTube
People have been asking about the novel I wrote titled, The Daystar Conspiracy.
I am receiving some very good comments and the books continue to sell. We are in the early stages of promotion, so keep praying for God to accomplish His purposes in His way. A couple of suggestions made to me by others have been interesting. The first one was people should buy a copy and donate it to their local library. That way it would be available to the public when the “Rapture” takes place. The other suggestion was to put a notice on a person’s Facebook page. I am not a social media expert so I don’t know what that involves. However, I will share this in case you are considering buying a copy. Amazon and Walmart online are having competitive sales that are over half off. This would be the time to buy copies of the book if you are planning to do so.
My final item in this newsletter is to encourage you to attend the Small Church Conference in Utah on April 18th next month. At the close of this newsletter is all the information you need. Sadly, I will not be able to attend because of health issues. I truly would love to be there. I believe this conference may well be the most important one we have ever held. I don’t believe you will be disappointed. If you are able to come, please register right away at Small Church Enrichment Conference - Nephi, UT !
Curious about what God has ahead… Confident it will be good! (Romans 8:28)
Your fellow servant,
John (and of course, my superhero, Beabea—known as Wonder Wife, Servant of God, and The Incredible Grandma!)
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